Theories Of Comparative Politics - 9780367320409

Taylor & Francis

This book highlights new directions and developments in comparative politics, including the continuation of an ideological political science; methodological innovations such as rational-choice, historical, and post behavioral approaches; and links between political culture and participation. > Extensively revised and updated, this classic text revisits the central problem of searching for mainstream and alternative paradigms to guide us in comparative political inquiry. Building upon the first edition's comprehensive and systematic overview of frameworks, ideologies, and theories, the second edition highlights new directions and developm > Preface to the Second Edition -- Introduction -- Comparative Inquiry -- Ideology and Epistemology -- Ideology and Issues of Comparative Politics -- Politics and the Science of Politics in Comparative Inquiry -- Marx and Weber as Precursors -- Theoretical Directions -- Theories of System and State -- Theories of Political Culture: Individual a0